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BHAVESH JAGLANAIR 128· 2025

Question Q.20GS2GS2

Geopolitical shifts pose challenges to India-Russia relations, yet the relationship remains robust, driven by deep-rooted trust and a shared commitment to sustain a multifaceted strategic partnership. Explain. (15 marks, 250 words)

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Introduction

India - Russia share a time-tested steady relationship rooted in the Strategic partnership signed in 2022 following the Treaty of Peace & Friendship of 1971.

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Main Body

India - Russia share a time-tested steady relationship rooted in the Strategic partnership signed in 2022 following the Treaty of Peace & Friendship of 1971.

Rise of China as Russian Geo-pol shifts: Power without limits = India - USA ties = overcoming yesterdays of history = Centre of gravity of geo-pol = cutting to Indo-Pacific

Russia - Ukraine Conflict

Despite these, the relationship remains:

1Robust
Collaboration in space (Gaganyaan)
Russian TMH won Vande Bharat order
Indian investment in Russian space (BOAT)
Collaboration in BRICS/SCOLN
2Deep-rooted trust
Russia gave India SC-400 missiles
Co-operation in nuclear - INS Arihant and Vikramaditya Plant
India buying Russian oil despite US pressure (trade at $5 billion)
3Shared commitment to nullify-faced
Diversification into trade in domestic currencies
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Diagram

A flowchart/mind map showing: Geo-pol shifts (Rise of China as Russian power without limits) → India - USA ties and overcoming history → Centre of gravity of geo-pol → cutting to Indo-Pacific; Also shows Russia - Ukraine Conflict

Answer continues on next page
  • Historical context provided
  • Identifies key geopolitical factors
  • Uses diagram for clarity
  • Specific examples of cooperation
  • Multiple sectors covered
  • Shows economic and strategic depth

Topper

BHAVESH JAGLAN

AIR 1282025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

India and its Neighborhood - Relations

India-Russia Relations

Strategic Partnership and Geopolitical Challenges

Writing Stats

157

Total words

5

Paragraphs

8

Bullets

informative analytical

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